The sun shines brightest
After the darkest night
After the soul is defeated
Because you gave up the fight
When the winter winds blast
Snow to obscure your sight
And the impending oblivion
Suddenly feels right.
Only a breath away
On the wings of a kite
Glimpse it in the fullness
Of heart pounding fright
And smell it revealed
In the blister and blight.
“Nevermore, nevermore,”
Shall you ignore our plight?
“Nevermore, nevermore,”
Trade innocence for might.
Or wait one last minute
To bask in eternal light.